REESE REESE ELITE GOOSEBALL Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
REESE ELITE GOOSEBALL
Brand
REESE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Horizon Global is recalling certain REESE ELITE GOOSEBALL equipment due to trailer hitches issues. If the trailer separates from the gooseball and the trailer is not using safety chains, the trailer could separate from the vehicle, increasing the ri.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Horizon Global (Horizon) is recalling certain Reese Elite Aftermarket Gooseball kits, both the Hi-Rise Ball kit, part number 19315, and the GM Kit, part number 30891, sold for aftermarket installation on Chevrolet and GMC trucks with the factory OEM underbed package. These parts are the connector used in a gooseneck hitch to connect the towing vehicle's underbed to a trailer. The load dynamics of the underbed in these vehicles may potentially result in the trailer separating from the gooseball.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the trailer separates from the gooseball and the trailer is not using safety chains, the trailer could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Horizon will work with dealers to notify owners, and provide reimbursement for the parts purchased. The recall began January 10, 2019. Customers may contact Horizon customer service number at 1-877-973-7871.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026